Dutta try seals comeback win

Blackheath ....25 Richmond ........15 BLACKHEATH came from behind to take the spoils in the latest meeting between these two old clubs....

Ampthill bring in Dragons fire power

NEWS EXTRA CHAMPIONSHIP newcomers Ampthill have swooped to sign Henri Williams and Jarryd Sage from the Dragons. Head coach Paul Turner...

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Cueto: England need unity on and off pitch

By GARY FITZGERALD EDDIE Jones will not hesitate to kick more disruptive stars into World Cup touch if they step out...

Vaughan takes reins at Wasps

By SAM JACKSON Switch: Stephen Vaughan WASPS have appointed Stephen Vaughan as their new chief executive (sports). Vaughan, who joins after...

If Joe’s Jurgen then I want to be Pep!

Jon Newcombe talks to Jacob Ford, youngest of the great rugby family, about his coaching job Making his name: Jacob Ford...

Nomad Herron hopes Quins is journey’s end

By NEALE HARVEY Top 10: Harlequins new boy Brett Herron scoring for Jersey Help: Marcus Smith and James Lang INDOMITABLE new...

YOUNGGUNS

ANEURINOWEN DRAGONS CENTRE Boarding a plane to Argentina with the Wales U20s squad in June, 18-year-old centre Aneurin Owen had been...

Ludlum leads the charge of England novices

ENGLANDbrought Wales’ 14-match unbeaten run to a halt at Twickenham on Sunday thanks to an exhilarating performance from a largely experimental...

Eddie’s scary white-knuckle ride just got even scarier!

Contentious: Eddie Jones Risk: Willi Heinz is one of only two No.9s WHEN it comes to explaining events as part of...

Francis: I’m not here just to make up the numbers

By NEALE HARVEY Out: Te’o and Cipriani Punching above his weight: Piers Francis HAVING seen off Ben Te’o and Danny Cipriani,...

DREAMTEAM

MA’AMA MOLITIKA, AMPTHILL AND FORMER TONGA, CARDIFF BLUES AND HARLEQUINS BACK ROW, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR...

Barrett red card shows deep split in the game

COLIN BOAG Controversy: Scott Barrett is sent off The most significant moment of last weekend’s rugby wasn’t England defeating Wales, or...

Unfair to lose star men at this stage

NATIONAL League rugby starts in just three weeks but Yorkshire Carnegie are flashing the RFU cash and signing players who had...

Waist-high tackle law could be a game-changer

AS a coaching professional I am fascinated to see how implementation of the waist-high tackling law progresses and how it affects...

How many others are Prem missing?

THE rise of Ruaridh McConnochie to the World Cup squad shows talent is slipping through the net. Fortunately he was rescued...

England need to find two more great players

THERE is a widely accepted premise among international coaches that you need five worldclass players to win the World Cup, with...

Tackling in League is safer than Union – Burrell

LUTHERBurrell has branded Rugby Union’s obsession with lowering tackle heights as “ridiculous”. Rising concussion rates have been cited by World Rugby...

Luther puts his money on ‘scrapper’ Ludlam

By NEALE HARVEY Worked tirelessly: Lewis Ludlam PICTURES: Getty Images LEWIS Ludlam’s bloody-minded determination to prioritise winning rugby matches over making...

Eddie’s got balance right but Daly still looks shaky

Work in progress: Elliot Daly’s a match-winner, but is not commanding in the air PICTURE: Getty Images Ilike the 31-man England...

Farrell will have Ireland fired up says Robinson

By GARY FITZGERALD Old mate: Andy Farrell JASON Robinson insists it would be foolish to write off a potential Irish World...

Wing or 15, back-three overlap now says Watson

By NEALE HARVEY Utility back: Elliot Daly Aromatherapist: Jack Nowell Versatile: Speedster Anthony Watson PICTURE: Getty Images ANTHONY Watson insists England’s...

Cipriani: I’ll be ready if Eddie calls, I felt ready 7 years ago

DANNYCipriani insists he will be ready for the call should Eddie Jones require him as a late replacement for the World...

Shattered Halfpenny still makes his mark

By ROB COLE LEIGH Halfpenny proved that even after nine months away from the international stage he still has plenty to...

Wales are favourites now says artful Eddie

By ALEX BYWATER Jibe: Eddie Jones Dragon’s roar: George North celebrates scoring the only try of the game PICTURE: Getty Images...

Sean Long and his eye for detail can be a game changer for Harlequins’ Marcus Smith

Sean Long was part of Paul Gustard and Billy Mallard's plan for next season at Harlequins

Gallagher column: Scrap the World Cup warm-up games and take a short tour

Brendan Gallagher recalls England's wins over Australia and the All Blacks in a short tour prior to the 2003 World Cup

England back row stocks low as Jack Singleton is named as cover for Wales clash

No Underhill, Curry or Wilson for England ahead of Cardiff showdown

Johan Ackermann has put Gloucester on the path to challenge for top prizes

After seven years with Gloucester, departing chief executive Stephen Vaughan says the club is in a strong position

Dream Team: Former England Women’s 7s and XVs star Claire Allan

Claire Allan picks a best XV of players she played with and against

Cain column: Nigel Wray is being hounded for caring about his players at Saracens

Is the Saracens chairman the victim of vigilantism from other Premiership clubs?

Former Leicester Tigers wing Steve Booth has died suddenly aged 42

English rugby has been shocked by the sudden passing of former Leicester Tigers and Bath wing Steve Booth at the age...

Jackson column: Humble Sir Brian Lochore was touched by true greatness

Peter Jackson pays tribute to late All Blacks great Sir Brian Lochore

Nigel Short Q&A: the Scarlets chairman talks Brad Mooar

Scarlets chairman Nigel Short covets all areas facing the PRO14 club with the impending arrival of coach Brad Mooar

Olowofela: I’ll make my mark with Saints just like McConnochie did at Bath

Northampton flyer Ryan Olowofela insists he has no intention of hanging around in the race to replicate Ruaridh McConnochie’s stunning rise...

World Cup refs told to treat high tackles with zero tolerance, as Scott Barrett gets ban

Scott Barrett receives only a three-week ban from SANZAR for his high tackle on Australia captain Michael Hooper

England squad announcement: The 31 players heading to Japan

A tale of agony and ecstasy for players who have long been on England's radar and some who have only just...

South Africa clinch first Rugby Championship title in a decade

Are the Springboks closing the gap on New Zealand after their 46-13 thumping of Argentina?

O’Shea demands ‘precision under pressure’

CONOR O’Shea said his Italy side gave away some easy scores but will take a lot of positives from the display....

Schmidt’s keeping his fingers crossed on Carbery

By RONAN O’BRIEN Threat: Andrew Conway dives over to score Ireland’s third try PICTURES: Getty Images Blow: Joey Carbery is helped...

Record man Varndell set for a final spin at Carnegie

By JON NEWCOMBE Swansong: Tom Varndell YORKSHIRE CARNEGIE have held talks with Premiership Rugby’s record try-scorer Tom Varndell in a move...

Olowofela in a hurry to make his mark in XVs

By NEALE HARVEY New Saint: Former England 7s speedster Ryan Olowofela PICTURES: Getty Images Tiger: Jordan Olowofela World Cup shot: Ruaridh...

Chance of a title fight too good to pass up says Witty

AFTER swapping Newcastle for Exeter, revved-up lock Will Witty says the opportunity to test himself at a title-chasing side was too...

Heinz needs a big game or Eddie will get stick

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Moment of truth: Willi Heinz has his chance to impress THE England team that...

DREAMTEAM

SEB STEGMANN, THE EALING AND FORMER HARLEQUINS, LONDON WELSH AND YORKSHIRE CARNEGIE WINGER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH...

Eddie mind games can give England an edge

COLIN BOAG Mystifying: Eddie Jones doesn’t seem to rate Alex Goode The phoney war starts this weekend in the northern hemisphere,...

Goldring mistaken

WORCESTER Warriors co-owner Colin Goldring has cemented my concern over the role of CVC and private investment within British rugby. Goldring...

Gifts for the Prem

THE recent Premiership “ins & outs” section demonstrated the value of the Championship despite the lack of funding by the powers...

Small clubs’ role as star finders needs cherishing

I HAVE followed the disagreement between Colin Boag and Jeff Gage with interest, however both are so entrenched in their own...

Waist-high tackle rule spells danger

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